*This article was a contribution by a Pinkvilla reader*
There was a time when journalists unleashed an actor in their wittiest best. Be it magazine, tabloid or a page 3, actors male or female were captured in uninhibited moments and at times were even mocked for their outrageousness. Subtlety was maintained but that didn’t stop them from calling a spade a spade. Check out these paper clippings closely and you’ll know what we mean:
When Nirupa Roy was criticised for showing off her varicose vein on camera
Nirupa Roy criticised again for not looking “coy” enough!
If that was not enough:
What gifts do we have in Santa’s bag for these celebs?
A chastity belt for Hema Malini, an 8-ft long bed for Amitabh Bachchan, a darker shade of lipstick for Rishi Kapoor...oh! Santa has bagful of such gifts for other celebs. Check out the above pic.
Shabana Azmi’s sati savitri act
A poll asking these yesteryear TV actresses if they want to get out of their saris
Hot Blooded hopefuls – well, you better check out the pic
When Rakhi’s face was compared to a sweet potato
This was how actor Sulochona’s thriller film – ‘Chhupi Police’, was introduced and the kids were called “ugly ducklings”
Dilip Kumar telling tales of flying into space in this ‘Devdas’ moment
Poonam Dhillon’s story – Men not allowed
The femme fatales – Somy Ali and Aneeta Ayoob
She teaches the act of coyness
Helen promotes the textile industry as it doesn’t spring a tear at her “wrong” place
When Rati Agnihotri declared her love for Sanjay Dut and scared other actors away from working with her.
And that’s how debutante Minoo Mumtaz was introduced in Bollywood
Nutan in her ‘Baarish’ look
Oops! This actor’s stomach is compared to a football...an unthinkable attempt in today’s date
Guru Dutt’s confusing attempt with ‘Pyaasa’
When Rajendra Kumar tried to ape Dilip Kumar – this was the response he got
Mala Sinha and Vyjayanthimala in pic – and Mala Sinha questioned for letting her father to handle her professional affairs
This actress was praised for her curves and how!
Shammi Kapoor in ‘Sipah Salar’
When this picture was a disgrace and not the way of women emancipation – My Choice?
Talking about “double chin” – Suchitra Sen receives the flak
Sunil Dutt goes terribly wrong with his neck angle
This is an introduction to Madhubala’s ‘Baghi Sipahi’
A drunken Raj Kapoor’s oopsie moment
The New Breed – creatures of the new dawn? Where are the creatures?
When actors answered some unabated questions
The number of times Rekha made headlines...for reasons right and wrong
